Where is "Portrait of Martin Luther" by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" is held in the permanent collection of City Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, United Kingdom.

Which museum has "Portrait of Martin Luther"?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" is on display at City Museum and Art Gallery in Bristol.

Who painted "Portrait of Martin Luther" and when?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" was painted by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder in 1525.

What are the dimensions of "Portrait of Martin Luther"?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" measures 40 × 27 cm.

What art movement is "Portrait of Martin Luther" associated with?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" is a work of German, Renaissance, painted by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder.

Can I see "Portrait of Martin Luther" in person?

Yes — "Portrait of Martin Luther" is on permanent display at City Museum and Art Gallery in Bristol. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

CRANACH, Lucas the Elder: Portrait of Martin Luther

✦ CRANACH, Lucas the Elder

🖼 Portrait of Martin Luther, 1525

◈ Oil and tempera on wood

⊞ 40 × 27 cm

▣ City Museum and Art Gallery

◎ Bristol, United Kingdom

🖼 Order as art print*

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Stern features and dark robes dominate this portrait, rendered with meticulous detail and restrained palette. Cranach's image became the definitive visual representation of Luther, legitimizing the Reformation leader through dignified portraiture and circulating widely across Protestant Europe.

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